Texting, Email, Skype, Oh My! How to minimize your HIPAA risks in this electronic age
Program Description
To avoid violation of HIPAA laws, physicians and their staff must be knowledgeable in state and federal privacy/confidentiality regulations for the guarding of their patient’s protected health information (PHI). The task of achieving compliance is a “group” effort in all medical practices, therefore all staff and providers must all be knowledgeable in their respective responsibilities. This seminar will define strategies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for privacy, security and confidentiality, especially when using modern technology such as email, text, Skype, etc.
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
- State how HIPAA privacy and security rules apply when using modern technology such as emails and text messaging
- Apply three patient rights under HIPAA law
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
Faculty
Pamela Willis, BSN, JD, RN, CPHRM
Patient Safety Risk Manager
Continuing Education Credit
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Course ID#: | TDS 17015.3 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 9/18/17 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 10/25/17 |
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.